Great ring for min dachsie with possibly the best grass
rings at any show in the UK. A breed I've owned and exhibited in the distant
past and I guess there's always a struggle to have depth of quality in males
and whilst I regret at times being a little harsh in my critique I do feel
that breeders must address some worrying faults that should be addressed as
a priority. The breeds name miniature Wire Haired dachshunds gives a big
clue to the essential coat which is so lacking in too many exhibits, so too
are short rib cages and long loins which constitutes a fault that weakens
the spine and therefore can have health implications. Finally weak
characters should be avoided from any serious breeding programme, nervous
dogs are unsuitable for the show ring and even less suitable as pets!

PD 1 Aincroft Over The Moon Drakesleat. Quality
youngster with a very nice outline. Conical head, long neck well angulated
front assembly, standing on parallel hocks. Would like a longer rib cage and
a better coat texture. Moved very soundly, good in profile and on the 'out
and back'. 2 Fallowmill Storm In A Tcup. Super coated, prominent forechest.
Well ribbed with super bone and strong well padded feet. Well rounded
quarters with strong muscle. Good drive on the move but needs to settle in
front. 3 Lordscairnie Love God.

JD 1 Waldmeister Aldo. Smart, super coated with
excellent head and expression. Very nice front assembly. Good rib cage and
strong loin. Little over angulated in the rear. Sound, maintaining excellent
profile on the move. 2 Foxearth Filharmonic. Another super head and
expression with correct eye shape and colour. Prominent forechest, shoulders
a little straight. Could have a little longer rib cage. Character could be
touch stronger. Eye catching profile movement. 3 Aincroft Oh Contraire.

PGD Shocking class for a variety of reasons the
exhibits failed to impress. 1 Dajean Starstruck. Nice type and outline and
is sound on the move but has very straight shoulders. Lacks forechest. Coat
could be better texture. Too short in rib and therefore too long in loin.
Super head. Weak character. 2 Granhoward Edward. Very nice head and
expression. Straight shoulder. Topline could be stronger. Lacks strength and
drive in the rear through insufficient angulation. Poor coat. 3 Fallowmill
Cambera.

LD 1 Russteck Wire In The Blood. The winner has an
excellent shoulder, upper arm, legs and feet. Sufficient forechest. Super
coat. Good head. Little short in rib. Little overangulated in rear, but has
really strong workmanlike movement which gave him the edge to win the class.
2 Taree Useless Loop. Love the type of this male with an outline that I
really admired. Little straight in shoulder and too short in upper arm.
Would like a longer ribcage and more enthusiasm on the move.

OD 1 Ch Bimini Starstruck. Smart brindle with a classic
outline, closer examination reveals an excellent head and expression, good
neck, shoulder and upper arm. Sufficient forechest. Has a 'rare' long rib
cage and corresponding short strong loin. Strong quarters with parallel
hocks. On the move is very sound on the out and back and has excellent
carriage and outline in profile, just one negative comment and that is that
the handler just needs to be a bit more assertive, this is a super quality
dachshund, highly competitive and therefore could perhaps be shown with a
touch more confidence. Well deserved CC. 2 Ch Ridanflight Ricardo. Close up.
Love his head and expression and his super coat texture. Prominent forechest,
classic outline. A touch long in loin. A really super dog that gave the
winner a strong challenge. Res CC. 3 Ch Foxearth Fiddler On The Roof.

MPB 1 Emem Astral Traveller. Stunning 6 month puppy
with all the essentials for a bright future, superb head and expression. Fat
little body with big ribs and a big fat arse!!! Wonderful character.
Standing on short parallel hocks. Well made front assembly with sufficient
forechest. On the move super sound maintaining excellent topline and a super
side gait. 2 Granhoward Ethel. Stunning head and top quality coat. Good
forechest. Strong well angulated rear. Moved very soundly although her
topline just needs to settle a little. Super prospect and close up to the
winner. 3 Drakesleat Midas Touch Over Pellismer.

PB Lovely class, the 1st three of particularly high
quality. 1 Emem Gloria Sunshine. Sister of the lovely winner of MPB and who
could imagine that anyone could breed another not just as good but even
better!! I loved her and thought her reminiscent of some of the outstanding
bitches of the past when the breed was quite frankly in better shape than in
recent times. Such a beautiful body, with a strong solid topline, excellent
angles both in front and behind. Super quality coat with a gorgeous head and
expression. True dachsie character which isn't easy to find with so many
nervous exhibits currently being shown. Outstanding on the move in all
directions...although she absolutely captivated me I did not let my heart
rule my head, she did infact beat allcomers through her outstanding type and
quality. Best puppy CC and BOB. 2 Bassodon Dodecamedron. Love this super
coated and headed puppy. Lovely construction throughout. Sound just needs to
open up a little more in side gait. 3 Russteck Nicely Nicely For Ravenbeech.

JB 2 very nice quality youngsters. 1 Stargang Catch The
Rainbow. Red bitch with a fabulous outline and super construction. Long lean
conical head with a super eye and expression. Strong topline and excellent
tailset. Beautifully made throughout and standing on strong quarters with
short parallel hocks. Straight front limbs and well padded feet. Jacket is
excellent . Moving very soundly with excellent profile holding her outline.
Super youngster res CC later informed her 1st ever show, great start. 2
Helydon Jinglebells. Very nice brindle with very nice headpiece and again a
sweet expression. Good coat texture. Excellent proportions. Was really close
up to the winner but today a touch over exuberant and as a result was a
touch lifty with her tail just detracting a little from her otherwise lovely
outline.

PGB 1 Penny Wave Uptown Girl. Small neat little package
with lots to love about her. well made with super front assembly and
excellent forechest. Strong topline, nice straight front legs. Her backskull
ears and eyes are all super would just prefer a stronger foreface to balance
an otherwise lovely head. Very sound on the move. A really super little
showgirl. 2 Lordscairnie Posh Love. Right out of coat otherwise a super
bitch with a classic outline. Excellent rear assembly. Front is good with a
long upper arm and pronounced forechest. Nice head. Very sound. 3 Ubu Kahlo
To Heleanne.

LB Good class of quality. 1 Pennywave Top Totti. What a
stunning outline, closer examination reveals a lovely head and expression
with a nice eye shape and colour. Sufficient ground clearance and so sound
and stylish on the move which gave her the edge in this hotly contested
class. 2 Lordscairnie Life Of Love. Really nice quality, feminine with super
construction and a lovely front assembly. Nice proportions. Standing on well
boned legs and feet. Strong topline. Good ribbing. Very sound. 3 Fallowmill
Top Of The Class.

OB 1 Ch Drakesleat Stitch In Time. Nice quality bitch
who scored in her very lovely outline, which she maintained on the move and
combined with excellent movement particularly in profile impressed
sufficiently to have the edge in this class of quality bitches. Nice head
shape, with good front and rear assemblies and sufficient length of rib.
Poor quality coat prevented her progressing further in the bitch challenge.
2 Russteck So Fair A Dream. Standing this bitch is a picture and my first
impression was that she would be the easy winner in the class, gorgeous
outline, superb front with prominent forechest. Strong well rounded rear,
good topline and underline. Super bone and feet. beautifully tailored jacket
of excellent texture. Unfortunately she lacked enthusiasm and sufficient
drive on the move which cost her the class. 3 Drakesleat Prim N Proper For
Arnscroft.